Ann

Ann is the English form of Anna, itself the Latin and Greek rendering of the Hebrew name Channah, meaning grace or favor. The name entered widespread use in medieval Europe through veneration of Saint Anne, traditionally regarded as the mother of the Virgin Mary. It was one of the most common women's names in the English-speaking world for several centuries, carried by queens such as Anne Boleyn and Anne of Great Britain. Closely related forms include Anne, Anna, Hannah, and Nancy.